Afghanistan, Sept. 22 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected recognition of a Palestinian state after Britain, Canada, Australia, and Portugal backed it, as more countries prepared to endorse a two-state solution.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has condemned the recognition of a Palestinian state by Britain, Canada, Australia, and Portugal, insisting, "There will be no Palestinian state."
In a separate statement, Israel's foreign ministry said recognition efforts would "push peace further away," urging countries to instead pressure Hamas to disarm and release hostages.
The latest diplomatic moves come as France and Saudi Arabia prepare to host dozens of world leaders to rally support for a two-state solution at ...